Public Safety Officer: Traffic Control & Community Support

City Of Henderson, KY; Henderson (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Henderson, Kentucky is seeking a Public Safety Officer to perform non-emergency calls, direct traffic, assist citizens, and support Police Officers with routine duties. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license, U.S.

citizenship, and 120 hours of KLEC-certified training. Responsibilities include traffic control, accident investigation, crowd management at events, and providing information and assistance to the public.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• U.S. Citizen requirement.
• Must complete 120 hours of Kentucky Law Enforcement Council-certified training before appointment.

Responsibilities

• Issue citations for motor vehicle or traffic safety ordinance violations.
• Investigate and report vehicle collisions.
• Assist in emergency areas and at disaster scenes.
• Provide citizens with needed information and assistance.
• Direct traffic and manage parking/crowd control at events.
• Assist Police Officers with routine duties and testify in court as needed.

Skills

Data Utilization

Human Interaction

Equipment Handling

Verbal Aptitude

Mathematical Aptitude

Functional Reasoning

Situational Reasoning

Education

High school diploma or GED

Valid driver’s license

U.S. Citizen

120 hours KLEC-certified training

Job description

City of Henderson, Kentucky is seeking a Public Safety Officer to perform non-emergency calls, direct traffic, assist citizens, and support Police Officers with routine duties. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license, U.S.

citizenship, and 120 hours of KLEC-certified training. Responsibilities include traffic control, accident investigation, crowd management at events, and providing information and assistance to the public.